Reuse

Reuse means using an object or material again, either for its original purpose or for a similar purpose, without significantly altering the physical form of the object or material. Do you reuse food storage or takeout containers, shopping bags or water bottles? That’s great reuse!

There are many options to practice reuse to reduce waste, environmental impacts, and often cost. The links below are designed to help you practice reuse in Castro Valley and nearby areas:

The new Life Changes Waste Reduction Flyer assists Castro Valley residents with handling large quantities of extra “stuff” produced when various significant life changes occur.

Often times when people are confronted with a significant life change and unanticipated bulky items, the default can be to throw things in the garbage, illegally dump them on a curb, or call a junk hauler. Little, if anything, gets reused or recycled. New additions to the family can also equate to increased spending on furniture and household goods, which can create a stressful situation for cash-strapped families.

For more on other great reuse options please see the information below.

The following is provided by CVSan for informational purposes and is not sponsored or recommended by CVSan. Please contact the organization or center listed for complete details, including drop-off or pick-up guidelines.

El Cerrito Recycling Center
“The El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center is a unique community resource that provides El Cerrito and area residents and businesses a place to recycle a wide range of conventional and hard-to-recycle items, to exchange reusable items and to obtain information about other environmental concerns and efforts.”

Just Between Friends
“At a Just Between Friends event, you can:
SHOP rows and rows of baby and children’s shoes, toys, clothing, maternity, and baby equipment at 50 to 90% off retail
SELL your items as a consignor and earn from 60 to 70% on your item sales
CONSIGN

1. Register to sell with the events in which you'd like to participate.

2. Gather, Price + Prep items using our online system and guidelines

3. Drop off your items at the event and enjoy some bargain shopping

4. Payment is made to Consignors within 15 days after each event

HELP OUT at the sale and make new friends—plus you get a lot of OTHER perks too!

And it’s not just about saving money and making money. It’s about building community—a group of involved, caring friends, families, and neighbors that come together to support one another for these twice-a-year, safe, clean, organized sales events.”Click here for events in Pleasanton and for events outside of the immediate area.